Simply put 6 months from discharge date.
90 days
In New York, the timely filing limit for Medicaid is generally within 90 days from the date of service. It is important to submit claims promptly to ensure reimbursement. Claims filed after the timely filing limit may be denied for payment.
12 months or one year
1 year/ 12 months from date of service
120 dys from date of admission
In Florida, it's 12 months from the date of service.
It's 90 days from the date of denial(claim)
WHAT IS THE TIMELY FILING
The timely filing limit for Aetna is now only 90 days. However, you can appeal the decision if you have proof of timely filing.
Timely Filing Limits for Managed Care
If you truly want to understand timely filing I would advise you to check out the IOM's on CMS's site. here is a link to that... http://www.cms.hhs.gov/manuals/downloads/clm104c01.pdf check out section 70.1. there is a chart as well included that will give you some easy reference. :) **I work for a medicare contractor**
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